Officially… Saudi Arabia sends official nomination letter to host ‎the 2034 World Cup

The Saudi Football Federation announced today that it has sent a letter requesting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official candidacy to host the 2034 World Cup to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

Last Wednesday, October 4, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced its intention to nominate to host the 2034 edition of the global football event, and this speech represents an official confirmation of the Kingdom’s commitment to go through the nomination process organized by FIFA.

In its candidacy to host the 2034 World Cup, the Kingdom intends to organize an exceptional edition of the tournament that reflects the Kingdom’s keenness to invest in the development of football, and at the same time provides football experiences that carry passion for players, officials and fans.

On this occasion, Yasser bin Hassan Al-Mishal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Football Association and member of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Council, said: “Last week, we revealed the Kingdom’s ambition to host the 2034 edition of the World Cup, and this speech represents the next step, referring to our efforts towards turning the dream of hosting the tournament into reality.”

Al-Mishal added that the Kingdom is currently focusing on presenting an integrated file that shows the Kingdom’s capabilities to organize this tournament and welcome football fans from all over the world.

The Saudi Football Federation’s announcement of its intention to run, less than 72 hours later, received the support of more than 70 federations from various continents, through official statements in which they announced the Kingdom’s support for hosting the tournament.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has extensive experience and a track record of success in hosting major sporting events. The list of sporting events hosted by the Kingdom includes prominent sporting competitions with the presence of a wide range of the most prominent athletes of both genders in many different games, including football, motor sports, Tennis, equestrian, e-sports, golf and other international sports

More details about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s candidacy to host the 2034 World Cup will be revealed at a later time.